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Novation vs Yamaha Pianos:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Yamaha Pianos had more branded searches than Novation among keyboards and synths worldwide. Yamaha Pianos was estimated to have 90.5K branded searches compared to Novation’s 74K, and held an 18% Share of Search versus Novation’s 14.7%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among keyboards and synths worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Novation or Yamaha Pianos?
Novation14.7%74K searches
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Yamaha Pianos18%90.5K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Novation or Yamaha Pianos?

Compare the keyboards and synths people search for. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Novation and Yamaha Pianos among keyboards and synths worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Yamaha Pianos, Novation. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthMoogArturiaKorgYamaha PianosNovationRoland
Oct 202521.3%21.3%17.5%21.3%14.3%4.3%
Nov 202518.6%27.9%18.6%18.6%12.5%3.8%
Dec 202516.7%24.9%20.3%20.3%13.7%4.1%
Jan 202620.5%20.5%20.5%20.5%13.8%4.1%
Feb 202619.1%23.2%19.1%19.1%15.6%3.8%
Mar 202622.3%22.3%18.4%18.4%15%3.7%
Apr 202622.3%22.3%18.4%18.4%15%3.7%
May 202623.2%19.1%19.1%19.1%15.6%3.8%
Jun 202620.7%20.7%16.9%20.7%16.9%4.1%
Jul 202619.9%19.9%19.9%19.9%16.3%4%
Aug 202622.7%18.7%22.7%18.7%12.5%4.6%
Sep 202626.9%18%18%18%14.7%4.4%

How has the Novation and Yamaha Pianos comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Yamaha Pianos was ahead of Novation in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Novation’s estimated Share of Search among keyboards and synths worldwide moved from 14.3% to 14.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha Pianos’ estimated Share of Search among keyboards and synths worldwide moved from 21.3% to 18%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 90.5K.

How did search popularity change for keyboards and synths worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Novation gained estimated Share of Search among keyboards and synths worldwide, from 12.5% to 14.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Yamaha Pianos lost estimated Share of Search among keyboards and synths worldwide, from 18.7% to 18%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Novation’s and Yamaha Pianos’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Novation

1 branded search term

  • novation

Yamaha Pianos

1 branded search term

  • yamaha pianos

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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